Jonathan Kozol Book order (chronological)
Jonathan Kozol is a distinguished non-fiction author and educator whose work critically examines the landscape of American public education. He is deeply committed to exposing and rectifying systemic inequalities, focusing on the impact of poverty and injustice within schools. Kozol's writing is characterized by its passionate advocacy and powerful use of narrative, often drawing on the voices and experiences of those most affected by educational disparities. His literary contributions serve as a compelling call for reform, striving to foster a more equitable and excellent educational system for every child.
The author of Savage Inequalities, a New York Times best-seller, and Rachel and Her Children, winner of the Robert F. Kennedy Book Award, tells the stories of a handful of children who have--through the love and support of their families and dedicated community leaders--not yet lost their battle with the perils of life in America's most hopeless, helpless, and dangerous neighborhoods.
"Extraordinarily affecting....A very important book....To read and remember the stories in this book, to take them to heart, is to be called as a witness." THE BOSTON GLOBE There is no safety net for the millions of heartbroken refugees from the American Dream, scattered helplessly in any city you can name. RACHEL AND HER CHILDREN is an unforgettable record for humanity, of the desperate voices of the men, women, and especially children, and their hourly struggle for survival, homeless in America.